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Old 04-28-2014, 09:00 AM   #2
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Default Re: Which pad should I use for AIO Marine 31 Polish/Wax?

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I'm still trying to figure out the right combination of products for my boat. I picked up a bottle of the Marine 31 AIO Polish/Wax and I have a Griots DA polisher.

I like the Lake Country pads, but which one should I use?

http://www.autogeek.net/lc-ccs-7inch-pads.html

I'm confused because the "polish" leads me to a pink or white pad, but the "wax" portion leads me to a Grey, Blue or Red pad.

Which is right for an AIO product?

When it comes to boats, gel-coats tend to like more coarse pads for removing oxidation and softer pads for simple maintenance.


Also, the link you includes goes to pads that are 7.5" in diameter and that is HUGE for any dual action polisher like the Griot's which is a copy of the Porter Cable type of DA polisher.

I'd recommend sticking with both smaller diameter pads and thinner pads as they will rotate better and pad rotation is KEY when trying to remove any type of defect like oxidation.

Take a look at the 5.5" pads in either Flat or CCS


What condition is your boat in?

Are you working on a gel-coat or a painted boat?


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